The Walt Disney Company is currently considering four leading internal candidates to succeed Bob Iger as CEO. Among them are Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, co-chairs of Disney Entertainment, ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitara, and Josh D’Amaro, head of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. Each candidate shows potential but also presents specific limitations regarding their experience within the broader Disney ecosystem.
Dana Walden brings a wealth of experience in television, having successfully overseen various content divisions. However, her lack of familiarity with the film